Headphones Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai V2
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 Apr 3 2016, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(wim1983 @ Apr 3 2016, 07:38 PM) Guys, I'm looking for an ODAC with volume control, same price and sound, any recommendations? Try Aune T1SE and X1s   Beautiful design and sound. There is a discussion thread here. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=99&t=3236557 http://www.headfonia.com/schitty-magni-and-modi/ http://www.head-fi.org/products/aune-x1s-3...plifier/reviews |
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Apr 4 2016, 01:23 AM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 3 2016, 09:39 PM) Try Aune T1SE and X1s The Aune X1S is very interesting, what's the price? over 1K?Beautiful design and sound. There is a discussion thread here. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=99&t=3236557 http://www.headfonia.com/schitty-magni-and-modi/ http://www.head-fi.org/products/aune-x1s-3...plifier/reviews |
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Apr 4 2016, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 3 2016, 08:39 PM) Try Aune T1SE and X1s can we control volume X1s for RCA output?Beautiful design and sound. There is a discussion thread here. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=99&t=3236557 http://www.headfonia.com/schitty-magni-and-modi/ http://www.head-fi.org/products/aune-x1s-3...plifier/reviews |
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Apr 4 2016, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 4 2016, 12:59 PM) can we control volume X1s for RCA output? I've watched a review by Z Review on Foxtex HP-A3, I think compare to Aune X1s, I'm going to buy the Foxtex, drolling to see that headphone/RCA switch and volume knob control for DAC  |
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Apr 4 2016, 01:15 PM
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hmm, now where can I get the Fostex product in Malaysia, it seem no where selling them
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Apr 4 2016, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(:+:JerRy:+: @ Apr 3 2016, 01:03 AM) Alright. How things should work then? Any suggestion if want to get items from Taobao? Most forwarder / agent will usually declare lower value, some larger agent have connection with the internal (you know who lah), and making the pass thought very smooth. Not sure if "daigau" declare correctly or also uses the same method. You can try http://www.65daigou.com.my/ they pretty big in Malaysia. Now they re-branding to ezbuy.com BTW, my DAC arrived today, testing it now. |
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Apr 4 2016, 01:38 PM
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Apr 4 2016, 01:55 PM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 3 2016, 09:39 PM) Try Aune T1SE and X1s Thanks for the suggestions, I think Aune X1S come pretty close to my expectation, but it seem the volume knob cannot control DAC volume?Beautiful design and sound. There is a discussion thread here. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=99&t=3236557 http://www.headfonia.com/schitty-magni-and-modi/ http://www.head-fi.org/products/aune-x1s-3...plifier/reviews |
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Apr 4 2016, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 3 2016, 07:30 PM) If you want to import things legally, try to find those agents who can declare the items properly and can provide you the complete documents from custom. The postage and processing fee definitely will be higher, and you will need to pay tax and GST. I see. Appreciate your view! Are you fond of this Taobao thing? You can still keep using those Taobao agents who offer cheaper price, but you have to bear the risk. The other way is buy things from the retail shop that take stock from Taobao, if they provide good service and warranty, but the price definitely will be higher.  |
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Apr 4 2016, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE(wim1983 @ Apr 4 2016, 01:55 PM) Thanks for the suggestions, I think Aune X1S come pretty close to my expectation, but it seem the volume knob cannot control DAC volume? i'm looking for cheaper usb dac pre-amp too because most off them above rm3k  ,asus xonar STU cheaper than rest but discontinue already.. |
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Apr 5 2016, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(wim1983 @ Apr 4 2016, 01:23 AM) The Aune X1S is very interesting, what's the price? over 1K? QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 4 2016, 11:59 AM) can we control volume X1s for RCA output? QUOTE(wim1983 @ Apr 4 2016, 01:55 PM) Thanks for the suggestions, I think Aune X1S come pretty close to my expectation, but it seem the volume knob cannot control DAC volume? Aune X1s and t1se international price range is below RM 1k. X1s comes with preamp. So if you switch on preamp, you can control volume using the volume knob when connecting to speaker. If you want a pure line out, then select dac and use rca out. You can also use it as a dac amp for headphones. **Correction: Aune X1 pro comes with preamp, but latest version X1S doesn't. This post has been edited by liquidgal: Apr 8 2016, 12:02 PM |
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Apr 5 2016, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 4 2016, 08:50 PM) i'm looking for cheaper usb dac pre-amp too because most off them above rm3k Foxtex is your only hope haha, I dun see any other products in the market within cheap price range as the Fostex, I've got a modded O2 ODAC combo with RCA output, but amplified ady with 1X, so not clean output, and I've seen a lot do this incorrectly... ,asus xonar STU cheaper than rest but discontinue already.. |
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Apr 5 2016, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 5 2016, 12:20 AM) Aune X1s and t1se international price range is below RM 1k. ok that's interestingX1s comes with preamp. So if you switch on preamp, you can control volume using the volume knob when connecting to speaker. If you want a pure line out, then select dac and use rca out. You can also use it as a dac amp for headphones. |
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Apr 5 2016, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(wim1983 @ Apr 5 2016, 09:42 AM) Foxtex is your only hope haha, I dun see any other products in the market within cheap price range as the Fostex, I've got a modded O2 ODAC combo with RCA output, but amplified ady with 1X, so not clean output, and I've seen a lot do this incorrectly... aune x1s is better choice base on liquidgal reply  |
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Apr 5 2016, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 5 2016, 11:51 AM) aune x1s is better choice base on liquidgal reply Well, if you care about that "DSD" |
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Apr 6 2016, 04:14 PM
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Apr 6 2016, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 5 2016, 10:51 AM) aune x1s is better choice base on liquidgal reply Actually depending on what you want. X1s At this price range is a very good dac. But if you are driving a higher impedance headphone, I do suggest pair it with another headphone amp or you get a dac amp which is strong at both like audio gd, matrix and so on. If using mainly for speaker, then you only need to concern about dac. |
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Apr 6 2016, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 6 2016, 04:23 PM) Actually depending on what you want. X1s At this price range is a very good dac. i'm only using it for speakerBut if you are driving a higher impedance headphone, I do suggest pair it with another headphone amp or you get a dac amp which is strong at both like audio gd, matrix and so on. If using mainly for speaker, then you only need to concern about dac. |
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Apr 7 2016, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(bad2928 @ Apr 6 2016, 05:16 PM) i'm only using it for speaker X1s as mentioned is strong at DAC part. It would be a good DAC for your speaker (using line out). Pre-amp and headphone amp is more like a complimentary. It's not a dedicated preamp for speaker. If your speaker is an active speaker, usually comes with build in preamp and power amp. So actually you don't really need another pre-amp actually. It may also cause distortion due to double amping. Unless you can bypass the build in pre-amp or the original speaker doesn't come with it, only have power amp. This post has been edited by liquidgal: Apr 7 2016, 07:05 PM |
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Apr 7 2016, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Apr 7 2016, 08:01 PM) X1s as mentioned is strong at DAC part. It would be a good DAC for your speaker (using line out). Pre-amp and headphone amp is more like a complimentary. It's not a dedicated preamp for speaker. That's the tricky thing, using headamp module to amplify DAC output and supply to speakers will not work, I've been tested this for long, so in the market there are very few DAC, preamp/headamp that designed correctly, I believe Fostex HP-A3 is designed for that, maybe Audinst HUD-MX2 too? If your speaker is an active speaker, usually comes with build in preamp and power amp. So actually you don't really need another pre-amp actually. It may also cause distortion due to double amping. Unless you can bypass the build in pre-amp or the original speaker doesn't come with it, only have power amp.  |
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